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twright7, Galena, OH, February 21, 2010, 12:15

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is the valves bent was going 60-65mph

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  patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, February 21, 2010, 15:06
  

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  Timing belt change intervals are every 105000 miles these are an interference engine so it is most likely valve damage has occurred.
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  Visitor, June 26, 2010, 06:53

  thanks- I have a '97 with 80,000 miles, do you k ow if the belts wear from simple age? the car is now 13 years old with the original belt... thanks!
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  some guy February 23, 2010, 17:57
  

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  yup, your gonna need some head work. i suggest you put a new belt on it and check compression in all cylinders to see if both heads are hurt. sometimes the cams can snap into a neutral position that keep the valves safe but i've never seen both be safe at the same time.
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